Is ∫1/x^2 - ∫1/x^2 from 0 to 2 Zero or Undefined?

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The expression ∫1/x^2 from 0 to 2 is analyzed in the context of improper integrals. Both integrals involved in the subtraction are divergent at the lower limit of integration (x = 0), leading to the conclusion that the operation ∫1/x^2 - ∫1/x^2 is undefined. The discussion confirms that since both integrals diverge, the result cannot be quantified as zero or any finite value.

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I would like to know what is ∫1/x^2-∫1/x^2 from 0 to 2.is it zero or undefined meaning that it is infinity ? (because each integral is undefined at zero).
 
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chessmath said:
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I would like to know what is ∫1/x^2-∫1/x^2 from 0 to 2.is it zero or undefined meaning that it is infinity ? (because each integral is undefined at zero).
Every element of that substraction is a divergent improper integral and, thus, the whole operation is undefined.

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